The Baya House sits steps from La Lora — one of Santa Teresa's most loved surf breaks. Whether it's your very first lesson or you're chasing something bigger, you'll be out with a local surf coach we know and trust.
Surf lessons Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Get out on the water with The Baya House surf coaches. You don’t need to be a hotel guest to join us — all levels are welcome.
1 lesson · $75
3 lessons · $180
Each lesson includes a board and approximately two hours of teaching: a warm-up, guidance on reading waves, and local knowledge. Your coach will choose the best beach for your level and the conditions that day.
Beaches & where to surf
Our home break. La Lora is one of Santa Teresa’s most iconic surf spots, with multiple peaks offering both lefts and rights. Expect faster, more powerful waves, particularly when a good south swell arrives.
A long, beautiful sandy beach with generally softer and more forgiving waves. One of the best places in the area to learn to surf, and great for longboarding.
A sandy beach break with several peaks and generally gentler waves than La Lora. Popular with surf schools and great for building confidence.
Cabuya is a right-hand point break and a great option for beginner and intermediate surfers when conditions are right. It’s a fun surf trip south of Santa Teresa and a nice alternative to the local beach breaks.
Mar Azul is a left-hand point break in Mal País. It can be a fun option for beginner and intermediate surfers when conditions are suitable and offers a different experience from Santa Teresa’s beach breaks.
Rocamar is an advanced reef break with powerful waves and should only be surfed by experienced, confident surfers. This is not a beginner or intermediate surf spot.
Surf conditions change every day. Swell size and direction, wind, tides and sandbars can completely change a surf break. Ask a local instructor about the best spot for your ability and the conditions that day.
First time on a board? Local instructors will have you standing up in the whitewash — patient, safe, and a lot of fun.
Already paddling out? Work on your pop-up, turns, and wave selection at La Lora with instructors who know every shift of the break.
Your coach is a Santa Teresa local who grew up in these waves — on the right day, he'll take you to the quiet breaks and hidden peaks only locals know.
Ready to paddle out?
Tell us your dates and level, and we'll pair you with a local surf coach we know and trust. New to Santa Teresa? Read our full surf guide — the breaks, the seasons and what board to ride.
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